What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Lensing Building Specialties?
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team at Lensing Building Specialties. This role blends traditional accounting responsibilities with process improvement, data analytics, and reporting automation. You will manage account reconciliations, support ERP systems operations, and help drive accounting automation and reporting improvements, working closely with the Controller and accounting team to keep our financial operations running smoothly and accurately.
What You'll Do
Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and daily
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
Analyze workflows and partner cross-departmentally to design and implement process improvements
Build reports and use data research, mining, and AI tools to drive analytics and process automation
Provide ERP system training and support to other users
Ensure accurate customer and vendor records
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Collaborate with the team on GAAP compliance and accounting standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and high integrity
- Comfort using AI tools for reporting and process work
Preferred Experience
- CPA or progress toward CPA
- Experience with DMSI Agility or similar ERP systems
- Distribution, wholesale, or building products experience
Even if you don’t meet all qualifications, we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and are willing to be trained.
Why Join Lensing?
At Lensing, you're not just taking a job; you're building a career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Benefits Include
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, and personal days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free on-site clinic for employees and immediate family
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Company-sponsored events include Plant-a-Palooza, Annual Chili Cookoff, Cookie Bake Off, Company Picnic, Food Truck Days, and more
Build Your Career with Lensing
Lensing is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. As a family-owned company, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow long-term careers.
To be considered for this position, you must be willing to comply with a pre-employment background check, credit check, drug screen, and physical.